33 days when in Rome!

Whytney is in Rome today and has 33 days to go before coming back to the KY!  I know that you have probably noticed the post yesterday by my younger daughter, Kendall.  The back to school rush is really getting me down; not to mention my decreasing access to the internet at home.  Kendall graciously offered to post the blog for her sister and I was pleased at her first attempt.  I hope that Whytney appreciates her sister learning new technology!  Probably is much easier for her than for me?!

Rome, Italy - a sight to see:

A fortress in Rome, The Castel Sant'Angelo was built as a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrain.  It has since been used for different purposes; a prison, a refuge for the pope, and now a museum.  A tunnel actually connects it to the Vatican.  I guess for a quick escape???

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Whytney could visit the Piazza Navona which is one of the favorite squares and a most beautiful piazzas.  There are two famous fountains in this square; Fontana dei Quatro Fiumi and Fontana del Moro.  The square also offers great sidewalk cafes and numerous restaurants.  It is also a popular hangout for local artists - Whytney might even be able to get a caricature.  (I don't think that I spelled that correctly???)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Michelangelo actually designed the Piazza del Campidoglio around the 16th century, located on Capital Hill. The Capitoline Museums are located here in this piazza.  Whytney could find some beautiful sculptures and famous paintings if she is able to visit.  This is also a great vantage point to view the city of Rome.

The Temple of Venus and Roma was built by Emperor Hadrian in around 121 AD.  It can be seen from the Coliseum in Rome Italy.  I am pretty sure that Whytney has been to the Coliseum; I wonder if see has seen this temple?

Finally, Whytney might be interested (and amused) in the House of the Vestal Virgins; home of Rome's only female priests.  This complex contains a courtyard with three ponds.  The six women (Vestal), selected at the age of 10, come from Noble families.  They were expected to serve as priests for 30 years!  Impressive!!!







Whatever Whytney does today; I hope that it is a great day!  33 days and she will be able to be home and seeing the impressive sights of the Bluegrass State.  She will be joining a lot of foreigners as well.  The World Equestrian Games will be in town soon after her arrival.  Who knows, she may run in to some people she met in Europe! 

Tomorrow is a sea day and a busy one for her - hope that the guests are ready to get beautiful!  We love you Whytney and cannot wait to see you - get ready to party with the Gott's on September 11th. 

LUM&L